Posts tagged Martin Johnson

Six Nations: Martin Johnson salutes the rise of Chris Ashton

England coach Martin Johnson has saluted the rise of Chris Ashton from struggling Rugby Leaguer to Six Nations great. Read this plus more Six Nations news here

Six Nations: Warren Gatland self-imposes media ban

Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, is to undergo a self-imposed media blackout after lighting the touch paper and handing it to England. Read here, plus all today’s Six Nations news.

Six Nations: Wales coach sparks war of words with England

Warren Gatland, the Wales coach, has initiated verbal conflict with the England camp, highlighting Dylan Hartley as a weak link. Read full story here plus other news.

RFU hand England tough Six-Nations target

Martin Johnson’s side given a minimum requirement of a top-two finish by the RFU. Read full story here.

Johnson names Hape and Ashton in Six Nations squad

England head coach Martin Johnson has handed rugby league converts Shontayne Hape and Chris Ashton call-ups to his revised elite player squad ahead of next month’s Six Nations. Ashton, the Northampton Saints wing, has been instrumental for the Guinness Premiership club this season, scoring 15 tries from 16 games in all competitions, including nine in [...]